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Energy Security of People's Republic of China -Western dimension
Energy Security of People's Republic of China -Western dimension

Author(s): Marcin Misiągiewicz
Subject(s): Energy and Environmental Studies, Security and defense, Geopolitics
Published by: OFFICINA SIMONIDIS. Wydawnictwo Uczelni Państwowej im. Szymona Szymonowica w Zamościu
Keywords: energy security; China; energy policy of China;

Summary/Abstract: Central Asia is becoming more significant politically and economically because of its geopolitical position in Eurasia. It probably contains some of the largest undeveloped oil and gas reserves in the world. After the collapse of the Soviet Union, the newly-independent Central Asian states became open to foreign investments. The region can play an important role in the diversification of oil and gas supplies and consequently in global energy security. There are many external actors that want to be active and influential in Central Asia's energy geopolitics. China is one of the most prominent players. Its growing energy needs have given it a strong interest in developing ties with the energy-producing states in the region. It participates in energy infrastructure projects to find opportunities to get access to oil and gas resources.

  • Issue Year: 6/2013
  • Issue No: 1
  • Page Range: 155-171
  • Page Count: 17
  • Language: English